RENAULT CLIO RS MOT pass rate
90.3% of 7,754 RENAULT CLIO RS MOT tests pass.
The CLIO RS passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the average across all RENAULT models, which sits at 69.5%.
The RENAULT CLIO RS passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.1% at 0–3 years to 89.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 2,370 | 19,843 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 5,384 | 26,070 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT CLIO RS
The most common reason the RENAULT CLIO RS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.5% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 32.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 20.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.4% | Too low |
| Suspension | 6.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT CLIO RS?
- 90.3% of RENAULT CLIO RS MOT tests pass, based on 7,754 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT CLIO RS?
- The most common reason the RENAULT CLIO RS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the RENAULT CLIO RS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.